About Us
Goodwill Industries-Knoxville is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening families by helping people reach their full potential through community-relevant job training, work experience, and career services.
Our Impact
In 2022, more than 19.8 million pounds of textiles were diverted from the landfill through donations to Goodwill Industries-Knoxville. 1,796 individuals were served through our programs, with 1,583 successful program closures. Additionally, $2,001,727.34 was paid to employees with disabilities or other barriers.
Our History
Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. was founded in 1971 to fill the need for a community program for the young disabled population. The organization was meager in it's beginning, but has since expanded to serve over 1,790 in 2022.
Our Service Area
Our service area includes Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union County. We operate 27 stores throughout our 15-county East Tennessee service area.